Bus Tickets from Portland, ME to Indianapolis

Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to Indianapolis.

Bus
Average Price$193 - $195Average Duration1d 4h
34kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$337 - $337Average Duration1d 15h
126kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Portland to Indianapolis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $193, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
1d 4hAverage Duration
$193Cheapest ticket
34kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Portland, ME to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$193
Average bus trip duration1d 4h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure1:45pm
Distance852 miles (1374 km)

Portland to Indianapolis Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Indianapolis from Portland, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Portland, ME to Indianapolis was searched and found on Aug 30, 2025 with a price of $142

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Portland, ME to Indianapolis, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $142 to $704 for a bus ticket from Portland, ME to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $142 which is on 2025-08-30.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Portland to Indianapolis but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Portland to Indianapolis.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Portland to Indianapolis.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Portland to Indianapolis while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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